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Link to Navy Speak - Navy Terms & Acronyms: Navy Speak
All Hands Magazine's full length documentary "Making a Sailor": This video follows four recruits through Boot Camp in the spring of 2018 who were assigned to DIV 229, an integrated division, which had PIR on 05/25/2018.
Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)
Boot Camp: Behind the Scenes at RTC
...and visit Navy.com - America's Navy and Navy.mil also Navy Live - The Official Blog of the Navy to learn more.
OPSEC - Navy Operations Security
Always keep Navy Operations Security in mind. In the Navy, it's essential to remember that "loose lips sink ships." OPSEC is everyone's responsibility.
DON'T post critical information including future destinations or ports of call; future operations, exercises or missions; deployment or homecoming dates.
DO be smart, use your head, always think OPSEC when using texts, email, phone, and social media, and watch this video: "Importance of Navy OPSEC."
Follow this link for OPSEC Guidelines:
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**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
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RESUMING LIVE PIR - 8/13/2021
Please note! Changes to this guide happened in October 2017. Tickets are now issued for all guests, and all guests must have a ticket to enter base. A separate parking pass is no longer needed to drive on to base for parking.
Please see changes to attending PIR in the PAGES column. The PAGES are located under the member icons on the right side.
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A place to come for support and guidance for anyone with a loved one in the nuke program ⚓️.
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***NEW MEMBERS***
PLEASE READ ARTICLES IN THE "PAGES" AREA (20)
in the right-hand column, under the members (hit "view all") ----->
BEFORE YOU ASK QUESTIONS !!
These articles are the "reference library" for moms, ready to answer FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) 24x7 (twenty-four hours, seven days a week). You may not have to post a question after all!
"There is lots to learn before coming to NNPTC." This link will give you much needed info:
https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/NNPTC/
NNPTC OMBUDSMAN CONTACT INFO:
(843) 296-9426
MILITARY CRISIS HOTLINE INFO:
RED CROSS CONTACT INFO:
In the event of an emergency within the sailor’s family, where you feel the sailor must be notified and considered for Emergency Leave, you must notify the American Red Cross through the national headquarters in Washington, DC (1-877-272-7337) or via their website www.redcross.org.
The time frame for each of the schools is listed under "Your Sailor's Schedule Upon Arrival to GC" to the right ------->
Here's a "Welcome New Members" link from BunkerQB with some good info: Welcome New Members
The NF Rating Information Card can be found at NF Rating Information Card. (If you get the security warning, it is safe to go there.) https://www.thebalancecareers.com/navy-enlisted-rating-descriptions-nuclear-field-3345847 has some good info for you.
IMPORTANT: Read and follow these Operational Security (OPSEC) guidelines. N4M is an open website that can be read by non-members; and not all members are necessarily what they seem. Be smart and keep yourself and all our sailors safe. Keep YOUR safety in mind too. It's human nature to trust and want to share, but don't provide personal information to others. Great and lasting friendships are made on NavyforMoms.com, but use common sense and caution before proceeding. Online chat safety tips
Link to Navy Speak - Navy Terms & Acronyms: Navy Speak
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Hotels, villas, other places to book for a visit
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sightseeing in Charleston
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Comment by Pat L. in IL on December 29, 2008 at 10:59pm
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Welcome to new Nuke Mom Caryn! My son is an EM at Goose Creek. Sorry, I don't know how the determination is made, maybe someone else does. Pat
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Comment by Trina (Spencer's Mom) on December 29, 2008 at 10:58pm
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Hi all! Talked to my son. The word is that Ballston is on indefinate hold. Supposedly he is being told that he will graduate prototype in Oct 09 - he was supposed to graduate Feb 09. So that is 8 months AFTER he was supposed to graduate. And that is if that holds, but there is no guarantee it will.
As of right now they are not sending anyone back down to SC, but who knows, that could change. I guess they are starting lectures, but there is only so much you can talk about when you can't actually do the work, and they can only do so much.
Caryn - I guess I don't know what determines what they are. I know my son is an MM3, but I guess I don't know why he got that. I guess someone can explain to me as well!!!
Trina
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Comment by NevadaSierra on December 29, 2008 at 9:57pm
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Hey Wanda - you aren't alone. My sailor sounds like yours! I shoudl qualify for pulling teeth out of bears - but he goes underwater before I can get close!
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Comment by Anti M on December 29, 2008 at 2:20pm
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"Lindsay" has posted on every group.
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As of right now, no one is going to Ballston Spa. They have been on hold since October, and there is talk of shutting down completely. I am waiting to hear from my son, who is there, as to what is going on.
He was home for Christmas, and he just went back to work this morning, so he is calling me tonight to let me know where things stand. Supposedly they aren't going to use NY anymore, but it is not written in stone so don't hold me to it!!!! LOL!!!
Trina
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Hi Pat; Lauren is checking with Kellen to see if we can get an address - and help from there. What a wonderful blessing you all are! While our sailor is distant it makes my heart feel very glad to be able to help another sailor.
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Susan, If we can figure out a way to send some N4M support to Cameron, count me in!
Ginger, I know what you mean about the time flying by. I, for one, am in TOTAL denial about the second week going so fast.
Trina, So glad you had a great time with Spence.
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Well Spence is on his way back to NY. He left this afternoon and is in Chicago now. We had a nice week long visit with him and it is sad to have him go but at least he was home for xmas and my b-day!!!
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This might be a duplicate for those of us in the subs group - but I wanted to make sure that anyone connected with Cameron might be able to pray for him as well as figuring out how we can suppor this very special sailor. Thank you Wendy and Lauren. Some of us have hard relationships with our sailor's. Mine has taken that 'don't talk' beyond where it is ment to be. Now is married and it is very difficult to even get a phone call. He is very good at 'don't talk'. To the point I worry about him having friends.
However, if Cameron is willing - I would be very happy to be one of many to help. While we are in northern California (between Auburn and Reno) - which doesn't give us much of an opportunity to offer him a place to relax - we can write and get to know each other. I'll wait to hear.
On a very happy note for Wendy - I'm glad to hear that you have Jim and his family. Grandbabies are God's blessing abounding! I know that you are enjoying them. If you have a chance (and if they are four or older) - ask them about who they are their favorite stuff (number, color, etc.). It is fun to make a book with them on 'My Story". If you can do it every year - it becomes very cool. Thank you both - my angel blessings, Susan
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Hi Wendy: Do you have any idea about how Cameron is doing? I had a disfunctional family - it breaks my heart. One of the blessings I feel with the Navy is that if there is family trouble - they will be ther to help. I've been praying for Cameron. Please let me know if he would like an e-mail/snail mail 'mom'. Susan Delete Comment
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- *Your Sailor's Schedule Upon Arrival to GC
- *Navy Nuclear Field (NF) Program Description
- *Nuke School, Part II (Power School)
- *Nuke School, Part III (Prototype)
- *Surviving Nuke School
- *Emergency Messages Via Red Cross
- *A Sailor's Perspective of Prototype from 2009
- *From Wikipedia - Nuclear Power School
- *Nuke A School daily schedule-a sailor's perspective-from 2017
- **NUKE LINGO
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